Cesar Peixoto says his first weeks in charge of Wolves have produced the response he wanted from players as he seeks to reshape the side's mentality following relegation. The head coach, now at the end of week three with his new group, described a period of intense physical work combined with detailed tactical instruction as he begins to install his preferred style.
Pre-season purpose: building strength and ideas
Peixoto emphasised that this block of work is designed to prepare players for a long campaign in which training time will be limited once competitive matches begin. He stressed the need to build physical robustness and to convey a clear, consistent idea of play during these early sessions.
"It's been tough, but good."
The manager told staff and players he is focusing on three interconnected priorities: physical readiness, tactical understanding and cultivating a resilient mentality. He said the group have shown commitment and a willingness to be pushed technically, physically and mentally.
What the coach has been working on
- Physical conditioning — to cope with the demands of a congested fixture list.
- Tactical principles — embedding a coherent way of playing across the squad.
- Attitude and mentality — expecting effort in training to translate into competitive performances.
Peixoto also noted that while scouting and study can provide an initial view, it is different to coaching players in training sessions. He said the players have shown the character he needs and that further additions will be made to strengthen the squad.
What this means for supporters and the season ahead
For supporters, the comments signal a clear attempt to change the day-to-day culture at the club. The focus on physical preparation suggests Peixoto expects a demanding style and wants players to be capable of executing his ideas through long spells of the season. He framed pre-season as the key period to establish baseline fitness and tactical foundations.
| Area | Manager's emphasis |
|---|---|
| Physical | Build strength to withstand many matches |
| Tactical | Install consistent game idea |
| Mental | Foster commitment and resilience |
Peixoto's remarks do not offer guarantees about results, but they do outline the framework he intends to use when the season begins. His assessment that the squad have been "amazing" in their response underlines a key early objective: to change behaviour and expectation within the playing group.
As the club continues pre-season, supporters will be watching for how those physical and tactical preparations translate into cohesion in friendlies and the opening competitive fixtures. The manager has said he will bring in additional players to help build a stronger, higher-quality group; until then, the immediate task remains getting the existing squad ready to perform to his standards.
Freddie Fisher
Wolverhampton Public Services Correspondent, InfoRadar
